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Job Title: REMOTE Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The primary purpose of this role is to track and triage all coverage determination requests for prior authorizations and Medicare Part D recipients. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and accurate processing of these requests.
Responsibilities
- Track and triage coverage determination requests submitted from providers and determine if a pharmacist review is required.
- Obtain verbal authorizations and request detailed clinical information from prescribers.
- Approve coverage determination requests based on defined criteria.
- Enter and document coverage determination request decisions into the PBM system and notify providers and/or members.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding authorization approvals and PBM online applications.
- Refer coverage determination requests for specialty drugs to delegated vendors or clients for processing.
- Contact providers for additional information to facilitate coverage determination reviews.
- Notify physicians, providers, and members of coverage determination request decisions.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 years of experience in retail, hospital, or mail order pharmacy.
- Current state Pharmacy Technician license.
- Proficiency in obtaining verbal authorizations and requesting clinical information.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) preferred.
- Experience with prior authorization processes.
- Pharmacy Technician License and PTCB
BENEFITS
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $19 - $20